subplot
noun
sub·plot
ˈsəb-ˌplät 
1
: a subordinate plot in fiction or drama
2
: a subdivision of an experimental plot of land
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There's a recurring subplot about a mustard-yellow McMansion recently built — against code — next to Yancy's quaint beachside bungalow.
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Jeff Weiner, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
While this discrimination subplot is baked into the material, the example of a minority being demonized, silenced and effectively neutralized from society acquires what no doubt was unanticipated relevance in light of the recent election cycle and the hot-button issue of immigration.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Indeed, there are a few intriguing subplots during the back half of this season for the teams, which prior to this year had not been ranked in the same week since 1960.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Watching LeBron and Bronny make history is not even a subplot in tonight’s game.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Jeff Weiner, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
While this discrimination subplot is baked into the material, the example of a minority being demonized, silenced and effectively neutralized from society acquires what no doubt was unanticipated relevance in light of the recent election cycle and the hot-button issue of immigration.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Indeed, there are a few intriguing subplots during the back half of this season for the teams, which prior to this year had not been ranked in the same week since 1960.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Watching LeBron and Bronny make history is not even a subplot in tonight’s game.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
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subplot
noun
sub·plot
ˈsəb-ˌplät
: a subordinate plot in fiction or drama
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